Fun fact: skin is the largest organ in the body. It's also got the pretty crucial role of protecting you from microbes and the elements, regulating your body temperature, and allowing you the feel the sensations of touch.
Something this important should be getting lots of TLC for its maintenance. Read on for the best charts of easy skin care tips to get you beautiful, radiant, (and most importantly,) healthy skin.
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1. Skin type chart
First, it would be good to know what skin type you have so you can care for it properly and use appropriate products to protect it.
- For normal skin, use this.
- For oily skin, try this.
- For dry skin, use this.
- For sensitive skin, try this.
- For combination skin, use this.
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2. How to wash your face properly
Know the proper order of application of your beauty products:
- mild cleanser
- toner
- acne treatment
- eye cream
- moisturizer, then sunscreen
- makeup primer
(via Health Central)
I personally highly recommend this product line of skin care products for their mildness. I have VERY sensitive skin and use this stuff religiously. They're highly regarded for getting the job done without being harsh on the skin.
I use the daily moisturizer with SPF, lotion, and mild cleanser.
3. Skin and nutrition
What you put inside your body is just as important, if not even more, than what you put on the outside, so skin care and nutrition go together. Make sure that you are eating healthy foods and drinking lots of water to help your skin get the proper nutrients to repair itself (via The Real Food Guide)
4. Essential oils skin care
For a more natural approach to caring for your skin, here's a chart on the most popular essential oils and their uses so you can create your own custom serum. (via One Essential Community)
5. Natural face masks
If essential oils are not your jam but you still want some natural remedies to nourish your face, try these simple two-ingredient face mask recipes to combat an array of skin ailments.
Find natural face masks for:
- for lighter skin
- for clear skin
- for oily skin
- for firmer skin
- for blackheads
- for glowing skin
- for healthy skin
- for acne
(via The Indian Spot)
6. Natural remedies for dry skin
If you suffer from dry skin like I do, then here's a chart on some natural remedies to rehydrate your skin, using natural ingredients such as:
- papaya
- avocado
- egg
- banana
- cucumbers
- honey
- essential oils
- aloe vera gel
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7. Surprising causes of acne
Or if you're doubly lucky like me and experience acne as well (I thought I was past the age to still be getting pimples!), then you should check this chart out. Culprits include:
- smartphone
- vitamin D deficiency
- shower water
- changing beauty products
- acne products
- certain types of sunscreens
(via Cosmopolitan)
8. Dry brushing skin
You'll also want to try to dry skin brushing to get rid of old, dead skin, reduce cellulite, and unclog your pores. Bonus benefits include detoxing your body, physically through kickstarting your lymphatic system and mentally by providing stress relief. (via Thyroid Nation)
9. Skin care tips for fall
You'll also want to modify your skin care routine in response to the seasons. Here's a chart with a few tips for skin care in autumn to prevent skin from drying out easily as the weather changes for the colder. Tips include:
- shorten showers
- up exfoliation
- hydrate consistently
- use a gentle cleanser
- take care of your lips
(via Yonka USA)
10. Skin care tips for winter
When the weather peaks at the coldest, you'll want to take these precautions to protect your skin during this period of harsher weather conditions. Advice includes:
- use moisturizer with SPF
- drink more water
- exfoliate
- cover up
- wear lip balm
- humidify
- avoid acne treatments
(via Nuvosa)
11. Skin care tips for spring
As the weather turns warmer, you'll likely switch out to different products that were in hibernation mode during winter. Here's when you can start exfoliating skin again and using more face masks. (via Yonka USA)
12. Protect your skin from the sun
Last, but certainly not least, make sure you protect your skin from the sun! Here's an infographic about sun damage and a few tips to follow. It's easy to forget some smaller areas to apply sunscreen. Don't forget to cover these parts of your body:
- lips
- tops and backs of ears
- back of knee
- behind neck
(via Yonka USA)
That's a wrap on the 12 charts that will help you show love to your skin that it deserves for all that it does to protect you. These simple skin care tips will help your skin be healthy, and you happy, as it shines with beauty and radiance.
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